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Emotional Intelligence for Families

By Trudy Tumusime During the pandemic, many children missed out on the essential skill of socialization as they mostly studied from home. In the post-pandemic period, our Mental Health team recognized the need to address this challenge and assisted families in responding effectively to such situations. Four placement students developed, delivered and supervised the Emotional

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Mahwish's Story

I want to help newcomers overcome challenges and succeed in Canada: Mahwish’s Story

By Evonne Chen Mahwish, a dedicated BESIP student and a newcomer herself, possesses an unwavering passion for aiding fellow immigrants in their settlement process within Canada.  Originally hailing from Pakistan, she spent a decade residing in the UAE before eventually finding her new home in Toronto, Canada. Despite having arrived in the country only a

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Supporting Family Connections

MNLCT has enjoyed partnerships with various community organizations since our inception. In celebration of our 40th anniversary, we sat down with Cindy Lee, the child protection supervisor from the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto to discuss “Supporting Family Connections.” This admission-prevention program was started in 2014 with the goal of keeping children in the

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How to Apply for EI and Other COVID-19 Benefits

How to apply for government programs and benefits in Canada?

The Settlement Team at MNLCT cordially invites newcomers, refugees, and immigrants to discover the various programs and benefits available in Canada to assist them in times of need. There are numerous initiatives at the federal, provincial (Ontario), and municipal (Toronto) levels, specifically designed to provide financial support and aid to those who meet the eligibility

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A Guide to Accessing Healthcare Services in Toronto: Your Questions Answered 

Navigating health services can be overwhelming, especially if you are new to Canada. The City of Toronto offers a range of health services to help newcomers and residents alike. To help you access these services, the MNLCT settlement team has put together a comprehensive guide with answers to common questions and helpful resources. They have

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How to Prepare an Online Application for Canadian Citizenship

Tuesday, July 18, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM This workshop will guide you through the entire online application process.  You will learn:  How to organize your information How to calculate your physical presence How to upload the required documents to be able to submit a complete application on time and without any mistakes. Likewise, you

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Student Loans, Housing, Legal Assistance in Ontario

From MNLCT’s 40 years of experience in the settlement service, we know that elements such as access to financial assistance, suitable housing, and legal support can be crucial for a smooth transition and successful integration.   In this article, the Settlement Team of MNLCT will address common questions and provide information on various programs and resources

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Thank you for your patience as we continue to respond to a cybersecurity incident affecting our communication systems.

We are happy to share an important update — we are now able to send outgoing emails. Going forward, you will receive our emails from our new domain, @mnlc.ca, in addition to our temporary Gmail addresses. Please watch for us in your inbox. 

If you haven’t already, you can sign up to receive email updates from us directly here.

Please note: All our services, classes, and appointments will be closed from Friday, July 31, to Monday, August 3. We will resume on Tuesday, August 4.
Happy Civic Holiday!

We know it has been frustrating and difficult to reach us during this time, and we sincerely apologize for that. Please know that all our programs and services are running and staff are ready to support you. For getting in touch with us, please continue to use our temporary Gmail addresses:

Or drop in to our Keele location (2737 Keele St, units 9, 111, 112, North York) or Finch location (1122 Finch Ave West, Unit 1, North York) during office hours:

  • Settlement staff are available onsite at 2737 Keele St Units 111 & 112 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday to Fridays to answer questions and provide guidance. Wi-fi is now available.
  • Community Health Services are available at 1122 Finch W Unit 1 on Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. The HAP clinic is closed for the summer but our Health Navigator can provide guidance in accessing health services.
  • LINC classes are closed for the summer. Registration will begin in August for the fall semester.
  • Mental Health and BREM staff are available by appointment only.

We take your privacy seriously and kindly ask that you do not share sensitive personal information via email.

Thank you for your understanding. We appreciate the many kind words of empathy shared by our community, and we look forward to being fully operational again. We will continue to share updates as our systems are restored.